Apple iPhone 18 Pro series now available in India: How to get the best price possible
Flipkart offers Rs 8,000 off with a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card, while Croma and Vijay Sales offer card discounts of up to Rs 7,000 and Rs 7,500, respectively.
Croma offers an exchange bonus of up to Rs 12,000, while Apple provides up to Rs 81,500 in trade-in credit for eligible iPhones.
Stock is already limited on some platforms, with Apple Store Online delivery estimates reportedly extending into October and quick-commerce availability varying by city.
After much waiting, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available for purchase across platforms in India. The sale has started with long queues outside the stores in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities. Interestingly, the smartphones are also available through platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales and select quick-commerce services.
SurveyAnd if you are wondering where you can find the best deals on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, we have you covered. We have compared the deals across platforms to make your buying decision better.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max India price
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 for the 256GB model. The 512GB version costs Rs 1,89,900, while the 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at Rs 2,39,900 and Rs 3,14,900, respectively.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 for 256GB. Its 512GB, 1TB and 2TB variants cost Rs 2,04,900, Rs 2,54,900 and Rs 3,29,900, respectively. All of these variants are listed on Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma and other major Apple authorised resellers.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max price deal: Where should you buy
Flipkart is offering an Rs 8,000 instant discount on both models when purchased using a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. Buyers can also get an exchange benefit of up to Rs 65,150 including bonus of Rs 5,000, depending on the device being traded in and the variant you buy. Six-month no-cost EMI is available, starting at Rs 26,317 per month for the iPhone 18 Pro and Rs 28,817 per month for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Croma is offering up to Rs 7,000 bank cashback on eligible Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI credit cards. Customers can choose a six-month no-cost EMI, while full-swipe transactions are eligible for Rs 6,000 cashback. Croma is also offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 12,000 on store purchases. The maximum bonus applies when the old device has an exchange value of Rs 30,000 or more. The bonus starts at Rs 3,000 for devices valued between Rs 3,000 and Rs 9,999.
| Retailer | Instant Discount/Cashback | Exchange Bonus | No-Cost EMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipkart | Rs 8,000 instant discount with Flipkart Axis Bank credit card | Up to Rs 5,000 | 6 months — from Rs 26,317/month (18 Pro), Rs 28,817/month (18 Pro Max) |
| Croma | Up to Rs 7,000 bank cashback (Axis, ICICI, SBI cards); Rs 6,000 cashback on full-swipe transactions | Up to Rs 12,000 (starts at Rs 3,000 for devices valued Rs 3,000–9,999) | 6 months no-cost EMI available |
| Vijay Sales | Up to Rs 7,500 off on Pro Max; Rs 7,000 off on 18 Pro with selected ICICI Bank cards | Via Cashify, based on device traded in | 6 months — from Rs 26,315/month (18 Pro), Rs 32,982/month (18 Pro Max) |
| Apple Store | Up to Rs 7,000 instant cashback (Amex, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank cards) | Apple Trade In | Up to 6 months |
| Other Authorised Retailers (Invent, iVenus, Unicorn, etc.) | Up to Rs 7,000 card discounts | Up to Rs 10,000 | Varies by store |
Note: Offers at authorised retailers other than Apple Store may vary from store to store.
At Vijay Sales, customers can also get up to Rs 7,500 off with selected ICICI Bank credit cards on the Pro Max, while the iPhone 18 Pro gets a Rs 7,000 discount with eligible cards. Customers will also get an exchange bonus after selecting the device they are trading in via Cashify. Vijay Sales is offering six-month no-cost EMI on both iPhone models. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 26,315 per month, while the Pro Max starts at Rs 32,982 per month.
If you visit the Apple Store, you can get up to Rs 7,000 instant cashback on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards. Buyers can also choose up to six months of no-cost EMI. Apple Trade In provides instant credit based on the eligible device being exchanged. Apple Store also offers trade-in credit of up to Rs 81,500 for eligible iPhones.
The other Apple authorised retailers like Invent, iVenus, Unicorn and more are also offering up to Rs 10,000 exchange bonus and up to Rs 7,000 card discounts. However, these offers may vary store-to-store.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max availability in India
The iPhone 18 Pro series in India is already out of stock on some platforms and immediate availability can become a challenge. Some reports also suggest that the Apple Store Online delivery estimates slipped to October.
So, if you want to buy it today, you should head to authorised retailers such as Croma and Reliance Digital, although stock levels vary by location. Higher-storage variants, including 512GB and 1TB models, may have better availability than the 256GB version.
In select cities, quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit and Zepto are also offering iPhone 18 Pro Max deliveries, although launch-day stock is limited and can change throughout the day.
Ashish Singh is the Chief Copy Editor at Digit. He's been wrangling tech jargon since 2020 (Times Internet, Jagran English '22). When not policing commas, he's likely fueling his gadget habit with coffee, strategising his next virtual race, or plotting a road trip to test the latest in-car tech. He speaks fluent Geek. View Full Profile
